Ek sê, South African parents! Are you planning ahead for 2025? Recent rumours about changes to the school calendar have been flying around like a hadeda in the morning, causing a bit of a skrik for many families. Let's put those worries to bed, shall we?
Official Confirmation from the Department of Basic Education
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has stepped in to clear up the confusion. They've officially confirmed that no changes have been made to the 2025 school calendar. That's right, the current calendar is final, boet! You can use it to plan your holidays and family time without any stress.
This statement is important because a lot of misinformation has been spreading online, especially on social media. So, ignore the rumours you see on Facebook and WhatsApp, okay?
Key Dates for the 2025 School Year
Here's a breakdown of the key dates you need to know, including the June school holidays:
- Term 1: January 15, 2025 – March 28, 2025 (Holidays: March 29 – April 7)
- Term 2: April 8, 2025 – June 27, 2025 (June Holidays: June 18 – July 8, 2025)
- Term 3: July 22, 2025 – October 3, 2025 (Holidays: October 6 – October 10)
- Term 4: October 13, 2025 – December 10, 2025
Public Holidays During School Terms
Keep these public holidays in mind when planning as well:
- New Year’s Day (January 1)
- Human Rights Day (March 21)
- Good Friday (April 18)
- Family Day (April 21)
- Freedom Day (April 27)
- Workers’ Day (May 1)
- Youth Day (June 16)
- Women’s Day (August 9)
- Heritage Day (September 24)
- Day of Reconciliation (December 16)
- Christmas Day (December 25)
- Day of Goodwill (December 26)
Why All the Confusion?
The DBE believes much of the uncertainty comes from misinterpreting dates and the rapid spread of false information on social media. Always double-check information with official sources before sharing it. Don't just believe everything you read online, hey!
So, there you have it! Clear dates for the June school holidays 2025 and the whole year. Now you can start planning that lekker family holiday or those fun activities for the kids. Lekker times ahead!